Politics & Government

Legislative Report: Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell 08/22/2011

Representative Dave Sharpe speaks with Vermont Attorney General on a variety of topics including Entery, Legislation regulating Propane Dealers, and the tasks of the Attorney General's office.

On the Waterfront: Kate Pain of the Vermont Women's Business Ownership Network 08/17/2011

Hosted by Melinda Moulton. Guest, Kate Pain of the Vermont Women's Business Ownership Network. WBON's (http://www.wbon.org) mission is to provide a forum for personal and professional growth through networking and educational opportunities, encourage peer-to-peer support for women business owners in a diverse and positive atmosphere and be a catalyst for creative problem solving that fosters ongoing success in life and in business.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting and Barbecue 08/16/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasures Conference: David M. Walker - Former U.S. Comptroller General 08/16/2011

One of the country’s leading experts, David M. Walker - Former U.S. Comptroller General (1998-2008)
and Founder and CEO of the
Comeback America Initiative, talks about
the urgency of resetting government. This session will also
address labor issues facing the public sector. Ignoring the
issues, or “kicking the can down the road” is no longer an
option. Now is the time to make the tough decisions. Mr.
Walker will offer his recommendations.

Essex Junction Trustees 08/16/2011

The Essex Junction Trustees is the governing, legislative body for the Municipality of the Village of Essex Junction. The five member board is elected at large within the Village. The board includes the position of Village President. The position of president and vice president are decided (appointed) through a vote of the board itself. This was a function of a charter update at the 2010 annual meeting. The three year terms of the Trustees are staggered to provide continuity. The Trustees usually meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings in the meeting room at the Village municipal office building at Five Corners The public is invited to attend all meetings, and may address the board or ask questions during a special “public to be heard” section at the beginning of each meeting. Agendas and minutes of the Village's Trustees' meetings can be found at its website here.

Essex Selectboard 08/15/2011

The Selectboard meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the first and third Mondays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call 802-878-1341. Essex Selectboard minutes and agendas can be found here.

Winooski City Council 08/15/2011

The Winooski City Council normally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found on the City's web site, www.onioncity.com. Watch part 1 of this meeting here.

Williston Selectboard 08/15/2011

The Selectboard is a five member elected board. There are three positions elected for a three year term and two positions elected for a two year term on a staggered basis. The board is responsible for setting the general policy direction, passing ordinances, setting the tax rate, reviewing the budget, supervising the Town Manager and a host of other related tasks. Find the full minutes for this meeting at Williston website.

: South Burlington City Council 08/15/2011

The South Burlington City Council is made up of 5 citizens who live in the City of South Burlington, elected at-large by the voters of the City. These five councilors sit with 2-3 year terms expiring in an annual rotation. The City Council meets regularly on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month to conduct business of the City and carry out the provisions of the City Charter. Special or emergency meetings can be called in the event that an urgent need arises for City Council authorization. City Council meetings are held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 7pm. Minutes and agendas for the City's meeting can be found at its website here.

Woodchuck Report: Hosts Bonnie Scott and Ruel Wheelock 08/12/2011

Hosts Bonnie Scott and Ruel Wheelock talk on the issues of the day with a Libertarian perspective.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!